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I had the opportunity this past weekend to go visit Unknown Skateshop in Marysville, WA and drop off some of our Factory Decks. Unknown is the keystone of the growing skating and longboarding scene in Marysville and Everett, a large urban area north of Seattle.

The view of Unknown Skateshop from the street.

The more stickers are on the front window and door, the better. It's a good sign that what's inside is going to be rad.

Unknown has a large variety of street and pool components, and increasing their longboard gear by the day, but mostly stocking local gear like Subsonic.

Graham at Unknown has brought in a large selection of vintage gear and apparel, art and other weird goods that you might not normally see at a skateshop. It really gives them a unique vibe, and there's something interesting for just about everyone. These name patches caught my attention, and I dug through bins until I found one with my name.

If you're looking for more photos or info on Unknown Skateshop you can find them on the internet here and remember to follow John F. Kennedy on Instagram.

For 6 years in a row now, 100+ skaters of all ages from around the Northwest and beyond have gathered at Mount Tabor park to race the infamous hill bomb for a day.

After the end of last year's event it was announced that it was the 5th and final MTDHC, however this was upsetting to many riders, spectators and organizers alike. With the help of volunteers this event was put back together by Eric Hoang of Daddies Boardshop and there was a solid turnout of riders.

With 4 different racing classes (groms, womens, open and masters), this race allows riders of all ages and skill levels to compete with other people who race among others who fall under the same skill category. Since this is a hill that tops out around 35mph and requires no sliding, riders get to practice their old school tucks by placing their feet as close together as possible on the board while maintaining a tuck.